A Pilot Study of Demand Valve Oxygen Inhalation Therapy for Cluster Headache
Stopped early · Phase 1
Conditions studied: Cluster Headache
In brief
Cluster headache is a disorder marked by frequent attacks of short-lasting, severe, unilateral head pain with associated autonomic symptoms. It is the most severe head pain syndrome known. Currently, the two most common treatments for cluster headaches are inhaled oxygen and injectable sumatriptan. These treatments do not work for all cluster headache patients, and patients who smoke may eventually develop contraindication to triptans. New treatment options are needed. An alternative method of oxygen delivery (as opposed to continuous flow) uses a demand valve that is controlled by respiration rate, allowing increased oxygen flow in response to increased demand. This system may be more efficacious at stopping a cluster headache attack than the currently prescribed oxygen delivery system. This study will compare the effectiveness of oxygen delivered via demand valve versus continuous high flow oxygen via non-rebreather face mask in the acute treatment of a cluster headache attack. All patients will treat one cluster headache with each of the 2 treatment methods.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01298921
- Run by
- Geisinger Clinic
- People needed
- 4
- Starts
- 2011-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2012-07-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-07-11
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Men or women 18 to 65 with history of moderate severe or very severe cluster headaches and currently in a cluster headache period or cycle are included.
You may not qualify if…
- Subjects who have a history of chronic obstructive lung disease, those who have major neurologic disorders other than cluster headaches, those with a history of syncope, or lightheadedness with hyperventilation and pregnant women are excluded.
Where it is running
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley — Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
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